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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019; Aims to provide unique Pashu Aadhar to 535 million animals
More than 11 Lakh Artificial Inseminations done under Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme for breed improvement in 2019
- National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD and Brucellosis
The Government has launched a new scheme National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD and Brucellosiswith a financial outlay of Rs. 13,343.00 crore for five years  by vaccinating 100% cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pig population for FMD and 100% bovine female calves of 4-8 months of age for brucellosis to prevent loss of Rs. 50,000 crore to the Government exchequer and also to increase the economic output of farmers. The mission mode approach for eradication of these diseases is the biggest step any country of the world has ever taken either for human or animal vaccination programme to control any disease. This programme combined with providing unique PashuAadhar to 535 million animals .
- NATIONWIDE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION PROGRAMME 
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme for 20,000 bovine per district for 600 districts in the country was recently launched by the Government in September, 2019 which is one of the largest such programmes with 100% central assistance for undertaking breed improvement. In future, this will be expanded across all the breedable bovine population of 600 districts so that India achieves 70% AI coverage.Under NAIP, more than 11 lakhs AI has been done as on 31.12.2019.
- QUALITY MILK PROGRAMME
DAHD launched Quality Milk Programme on 24.07.2019 with the objectives to achieve Globalstandards for domestic consumption of milk and ensuring traceability & increasing share of milk and milk products in world exports.
In the first phase of the programme during 2019-20, approval has been granted for strengthening of 231 dairy plants under “National Programme for Dairy Development” scheme to equip them to detect adulterants in milk . FTIR technology based Milk Analyser  to 139 dairy plants of 30,000 litre capacities and above and 92 Dairy Plants below 30,000 litres capacity with Electronic Milk Analyser with adulteration testing equipment. In addition one each of State Central laboratory for 18 States has been approved. The total cost of the project was Rs.271.64 crore. Out of this, an amount of Rs.128.56 crore has been released to States as first instalment during 2019-20. Once implemented in June 2020, all the cooperative dairy plants of the country will be able to supply Quality Milk tested on all microbiological, chemical and physical parameters to their consumers.
Ministry of Defence
8th edition OF Indian Army Chiefs’ Conclave to commence from 16 September 2021
The 8th edition of Indian Army Chief’s Conclave, a gathering of serving and former Chiefs of Army Staff of the Indian Army, will be organised at New Delhi from 16 to 18 September 2021. The highlight of the three day event will be the invite extended to former Chiefs of the Nepali Army, who were also Honorary Chiefs of the Indian Army.
The Conclave is a forum for exchange of ideas between the old guard and the current leadership of the Indian Army. It will involve discussions on the rapid transformation of the Indian Army, self-reliance through Atmanirbhar and Make in India initiatives in defence manufacturing and skilling of the Indian soldier to fight modern wars.
The former Army Chiefs will pay homage to the fallen bravehearts during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial on 16 September 2021. An interactive session with senior officers of the Indian Army is scheduled on 17 September 2021 for exchange of ideas and views on various administrative and HR aspects of the Indian Army. The Chiefs will also interact with members of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers where they will be apprised of the institutional symbiosis between the Indian Army and indigenous private defence manufacturers. The Chiefs are also scheduled to meet the prodigious soldiers who earned laurels for the Nation in the recently concluded Olympic Games at Tokyo.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
M/o RTH issues advisory for extending various exemptions / facilitation / relief provided by States /UTs in respect of Invalid Carriage vehicles to vehicles owned by Divyangjan
In order to further facilitate the Divyangjan, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways  has issued advisory to State/UTs to extended the various exemptions / facilitation / relief provided by the States /Uts in respect of Invalid Carriage vehicles to vehicles owned by Divyangjan.
Ministry had earlier issued GSR 661  dated 22 oct 2020 for amendment to FORM 20 of CMVR 1989, through which the benefits of GST and other concessions being provided to the Divyangjan  under various schemes of the Government for the purchase / ownership / operation of the Motor Vehicles were facilitated by incorporating ownership type. With the amendments, such ownership details would be properly reflected and divyangjan would be able to avail the benefits under various schemes.
Prime Minister's Office
PM deplores attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called the attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh as cowardly and deplorable. The Prime Minister praised the valour of the CRPF personnel and said that the sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain.
“Attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly and deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely.
We are proud of the valour of our CRPF personnel. The sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families.
May those injured in today's attack in Chhattisgarh recover at the earliest”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Communications
TRAI extends time to receive comments on ‘Draft Telecommunication  Services Interconnection   Regulations 2022’
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had issued the ‘Draft Telecommunication  Services Interconnection   Regulations 2022’ on 9th September 2022 for comments/ counter-comments of stakeholders. The last date for receiving written comments from the stakeholders was fixed as 7th October 2022 and counter comments, if any, by 21st October 2022. On requests of some of the stakeholders, last date for submission of written comments was extended up to 4th November 2022 and for counter-comments, if any, last date was extended up to 18th November 2022.
Now, some stakeholders have sought further extension of time for sending their comments on the ‘Draft Telecommunication  Services Interconnection   Regulations, 2022’. In view of this, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments up to 18th November 2022. Counter comments, if any, may also be submitted by 2nd December 2022. No further requests for extension would be considered.
The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form on the email: - advbcs-2@trai.gov.in and jtadv-bcs@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/ information, Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Advisor  may be contacted at Tel. No: +91-11-23237922.
Prime Minister's Office
PM inaugurates Maharashtra Samriddhi Mahamarg, Nagpur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase - I of Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg in Nagpur today, which covers a distance of 520 kilometres and connects Nagpur and Shirdi.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“We are committed to delivering on top quality infrastructure and the Mahamarg between Nagpur and Shirdi is an example of this effort. Inaugurated this modern road project and also drove on the Mahamarg. I am sure it will contribute to further economic progress of Maharashtra.”
The Prime Minister was felicitated upon his arrival and was accompanied by Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase - I of Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, covering a distance of 520 Kms and connecting Nagpur and Shirdi.
Samruddhi Mahamarg or Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Expressway Project is a major step towards realising the Prime Minister’s vision of improved connectivity and infrastructure across the country. The 701 Km expressway - being built at a cost of about Rs 55,000 crore - is one of India's longest expressways, passing through Maharashtra’s 10 districts and prominent urban regions of Amravati, Aurangabad and Nashik. The expressway will also help improve the connectivity of adjoining 14 other districts, thus helping in the development of about 24 districts of the state including the regions of Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra.
Espousing the Prime Minister’s vision of integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects under PM Gati Shakti, the Samruddhi Mahamarg will connect to the Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and tourist locations like Ajanta Ellora Caves, Shirdi, Verul, Lonar, etc. Samruddhi Mahamarg will be a game-changer in providing a major boost to the economic development of Maharashtra.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Exercise of Cleansing, updation of IEM data to eliminate obsolete data taken up by Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
DPIIT provided separate window in G2B portal to facilitate the applicants to update/revalidate data in respect of their IEM w.e.f 15th July 2021
An exercise of cleansing and updation of IEM data has been taken up by Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  with the objective of elimination of obsolete data and providing authentic industrial data to various industry/business communities and other users. The process envisages updation//revalidation of data by the entrepreneurs in respect of IEMs issued to them.
The DPIIT has already launched a revamped G2B portal  for filling of IEM applications w.e.f 25.03.2021, and a single IEM is being issued in favour of a company/business entity, irrespective of location of units. A separate window has been provided in G2B portal w.e.f 15.07.2021 to facilitate the applicants to update/revalidate data in respect of their IEM by logging in to the portal. User manual and video tutorials will be made available on the G2B portal to guide the applicants in online process. All IEM holders have to submit the application even if there is no change in data. No charges shall be payable. The following is the plan for cleansing of IEMs:
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Applicants have to upload supporting documents where ever necessary. After verification of applications, the applicants shall be issued a system generated acknowledgement with QR code security.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
210.82 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
23,50,665 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 94,047
Active cases stand at 0.21%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.60%
13,084 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,37,57,385
10,725 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.39 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,92,837 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs the valedictory session of Assistant Secretaries: IAS officers of 2017 batch make presentations to PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today attended the valedictory session of Assistant Secretaries  at New Delhi today.
The officers made several presentations to the Prime Minister on themes ranging from Transforming Aspirational Districts to Governance Solutions for Transparency and Faster Delivery.
The Prime Minister encouraged the officers to be receptive towards new ideas, new concepts and perspectives. One should take feedback from multiple sources, analyze them and incorporate them, PM said. He asked the officers to strive for continuous learning and to foster curiosity.
Interacting with officers, Prime Minister said that maintaining service orientation is paramount for a civil servant as it will bring out neutrality.
Emphasizing on the importance of public participation, he urged the young officers to encourage collective efforts foreffective implementation of government schemes. He exhorted the officers to imbibe the best experiences they had during the course of being Assistant Secretary.
Prime Minister appreciated the young officers for their presentations and wished them the best for theirroles ahead.“Your success is important for the nation. Your success can transform the lives of many people”, PM said
Ministry of Defence
Cantonment Boards gear up to COVID-19 challenge
Sixty two Cantonment Boards spread over 19 States/Union Territories, across the country, with a population of approx. 21 lakh  have geared up to the challenge posed by Coronavirus  pandemic. Instructions have been issued to all the Cantonment Boards to identify beds in hospitals/health centres and guest houses for any eventuality.
Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of the Cantonment Boards are in constant touch with civilian authorities in their respective areas and providing required assistance whenever needed. All the advisories issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are being strictly adhered to by all the Cantt Boards.
All the Cantonment offices buildings, residential areas, school premises, libraries, parks and markets are being sanitised regularly. Residents are being sensitised about the COVID-19 via public announcements through loud speakers, informative notices, hoardings/pamphlets displayed at all prominent places, offices and market areas in cantonments. Residents Medical Officers are organising workshops for all the personnel dealing with essential services and demonstrating precautions to be taken in avoiding transmission of COVID-19 and simultaneously preparing Cantonment General Hospital  for any emergencies. Action plans have been prepared in the light of directions of Director General Defence Estates . All CGH are working full time to provide required medical assistance.
Cantt Boards are providing face masks, hand gloves, sanitizer bottles to the entire staff. All the hotels and restaurants in cantonment areas are directed to strictly follow advisory.
Task forces have been set up consisting of office staff to ensure supply of essential commodities, food items, etc, especially for poor people residing in Cantt areas. All groceries/kirana stores are sensitised against black marketing, avoidance of large gatherings and to follow the lockdown guidelines. Cantt Boards are also ensuring continued and undisrupted water supply arrangements, as well as street light services. Helpline number for residents has been made functional in most of the Cantt.
The overall municipal administration of the Cantt areas comes under Cantonment Boards which are democratic bodies. This unique structure of Cantonment Boards is being maintained successfully keeping in view the fact that the Cantonment areas were and are primarily meant to accommodate the military population and their installations. Cantonments are different from the Military Stations in that the Military Stations are purely meant for the use and accommodation of the armed forces and these are established under an executive order whereas the Cantonments are areas which comprise of both military and civil population.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Parliamentary Standing Committee visited Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., Pune
Pune, 15 June 2022
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, led by Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Chairperson and Members of Parliament  visited Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., Pune on 13th and 14th June, 2022. The other Parliamentarians of the Standing Committee were Shri Deepak Baij, Shri Prataprao Patil Chikhlikar, Shri Kripanath Mallah, Shri Prabhubhai Vasava, Shri Satyadev Pachauri, Shri Arun Kumar Sagar, Shri Ayodhya Rami Reddy Alla, Shri Jayprakash Nishad, Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar along with Shri HK Hajong, Economic Advisor, Department of Pharmaceuticals and other senior officials of the Lok Sabha Secretariat. The Parliamentary Committee visited Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., factory at Pimpri and gained hands on experience of the manufacturing facilities available, the products and were briefed about the future plans of the company. The Standing Committee Members were given Power Point Presentation. The Committee members assured that they would positively look into the difficulties faced by the company and recommend measures for its revival.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal meets Mr Jan Christian Vestre Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway
Discussions focus on Green Ports, Green Shipping, Ship Building and Blue Economy
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal had a meeting with H.E. Mr Jan Christian Vestre Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway in New Delhi on Thursday . The Ministers discussed issues of bilateral interest including Green Ports and Shipping, training of seafarers, use of alternative fuels like green ammonia and hydrogen for futuristic shipping and sustainable ship recycling. Implementation of Green Coastal Shipping Programme solutions in India was also deliberated upon. Both countries reiterated their commitment towards harnessing niche technologies to implement zero emission solutions in Ports and Shipping sector.
In recent years, both countries have been increasingly tapping their bilateral economic and technical complementarities. Indo-Norwegian bilateral ties are marked by regular exchanges of high level visits between the two countries. The last Joint Working Group Maritime meeting between the two countries was held in November 2022. MoPSW had also participated in the 5th edition of India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy in June 2022. India is also a part of the GreenVoyage2050 - a partnership project between the Government of Norway and IMO launched in May 2019 aiming to transform the shipping industry towards a lower carbon future.
During the meeting, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal expressed that the visit of the Minister of Norway to India will give a fillip to the growing maritime cooperation in shipping and Ports between the two countries. He stated that, “to fulfil the vision of Green ports and Green Shipping of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, We are also looking forward to Norway sharing their expertise on Hydrogen fuel cell ferries, Autonomous Surface vessels, low-emission LNG-hybrid vessels, zero emission solar battery Ro-RO ferry vessels, inland and coastal LPG/LNG carriers”.
The delegation of Norway comprised of senior officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ambassador of Norway to India and various Norwegian companies. From the Indian side the Chairperson NSB, Additional Secretary  and other senior officials from MoPSW accompanied the Union Minister.
Ministry of Communications
Temporarily Shifting of Mormugao Post Office
Goa: 14 December 2022
Mormugao post office will be temporarily shifted to Sada post office premises from 19th December 2022. The Post Office is being shifted for the maintenance work of the Mormugao Post office building. The Department of Post has appealed to the general public to take note of this change.
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Ministry of Finance
CBDT to start e-campaign on Voluntary Compliance of Income Tax for FY 2018-19 from 20th July, 2020
The Income Tax Department is all set to start an e-campaign on voluntary compliance of Income Tax for the convenience of taxpayers from Monday, the 20th of July, 2020. The 11 days campaign ending on 31st July, 2020 focuses on the assessees/taxpayers who are either non-filers or have discrepancies/deficiency in their returns for the FY 2018-19.
The objective of the e-campaign is to facilitate taxpayers to validate online their tax/financial transaction information available with the I-T Department, especially for the assessees for FY 2018-19 and promote voluntary compliance, so that they do not get into notice and scrutiny process etc.
This e-campaign is being run for the benefit of the taxpayers. Under this e-campaign the Income Tax Department will send email/sms to identified taxpayers to verify their financial transactions related information received by the I-T Department from various sources such as Statement of Financial Transactions , Tax Deduction at Source , Tax Collection at Source , Foreign Remittances  etc. The Department, has also collected information related to GST, exports, imports and transactions in securities, derivatives, commodities, mutual funds, etc., under information triangulation set up and data analytics.
It is stated that data analysis has identified certain taxpayers with high value transactions who have not filed returns for AY 2019-20 . In addition to the non-filers, another set of return filers have also been identified wherein the high value transactions do not appear to be in line with their Income Tax Return.
Under the e-campaign, the taxpayers will be able to access details of their high value transaction related information on the designated portal. They will also be able to submit online response by selecting among any of these options:  Information is correct,  Information is not fully correct,  Information related to other person/year,  Information is duplicate/included in other displayed information, and  Information is denied. There would be no need to visit any Income Tax office, as the response has to be submitted online.
It may be noted that the last date for filing as well as revising the Income Tax Return for Assessment Year 2019-20  is 31st July 2020. Taxpayers are requested to avail the opportunity to participate in the e-campaign for their own ease and benefit.